Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province — the Hometown of Nüshu, the Hometown of the Yao People, integrating Nüshu culture, Yao ethnic customs, and ancient village architecture. It boasts distinctive scenic spots such as Nüshu Garden, Qianjiadong, and Shanggantang Ancient Village. Experience the cultural charm of "Nüshu Unique Characters + Yao Ethnic Culture + Ancient Village Charm" in one day.
Explore Nüshu characters, trace Yao ethnic roots, visit ancient villages, and experience folk customs
Visit Nüshu Garden in the morning to learn about female-only characters and explore Qianjiadong to discover Yao ethnic culture; visit Shanggantang Ancient Village in the afternoon to admire Ming and Qing architecture and experience folk customs in Lanxi Yao Village; visit Nüshu Ecological Museum in the evening to gain an in-depth understanding of Nüshu culture.
A national geographical indication product and a specialty of Jiangyong. It has delicate meat and a rich aroma. It can be steamed, boiled, fried, roasted, and made into various delicacies such as taro braised pork and taro syrup, making it the most representative specialty of Jiangyong.
A traditional delicacy of the Yao people, made from local native pork smoked with pine branches, tea tree branches, etc. The cured pork has a golden color, a unique aroma, and firm meat, and is a precious food for the Yao people to entertain guests.
A traditionally brewed wine in Jiangyong, closely related to Nüshu culture. Made from high-quality glutinous rice using traditional techniques, it has a clear color and a mellow taste, and is an important medium for female communication in Nüshu culture.
A traditional festival food of the Yao people, made by steaming glutinous rice dyed into five colors with natural plant juices. It has bright colors and auspicious meanings, and is a must-have food for important Yao festivals such as the Panwang Festival.